Yes! You can have a writing career!

Yes! You can have a writing career!

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In this masterclass, we'll cover my three core frameworks for growing a freelance writing business that THRIVES...

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mindset issues that will keep you stuck

Mindset Shifts: 4 Myths That Will Keep You Stuck

By ashleygainer | May 31, 2021

The biggest obstacle to your freelance writing success is that wrinkly grey blob between your ears (yer brain!). But you can work on mindset shifts to transform that obstacle. Our brains are hardwired to not do new things because new things can be dangerous. And when you’re starting out as a freelance writer, almost everything […]

is it time for you to offer a course?

Writers: Should You Create A Course?

By ashleygainer | May 24, 2021

I get many super-secret questions from freelance writers asking me if it’s time for them to create a course. Lots of people talk about the benefits of offering your own course, but it seems like many freelance writers are afraid to ask about it out loud. Are YOU ready to create your own course? I’m […]

tips for writing with seo keywords

3 Simple Tips For Writing With SEO Keywords

By ashleygainer | May 17, 2021

Everyone’s favorite mystery: writing with SEO! Sometimes it can be awkward to work with search engine optimization (SEO) keywords. Here are 3 of my best tips from my years as a freelance writer. Tip 1. It has to be natural This is really the most important–whatever you write has to make sense. It needs to […]

internal and external links

Internal And External Links (And Don’t Take Payment!)

By ashleygainer | May 10, 2021

Internal, external, “no-follow,” “do-follow”… this post is all about links. What you need to know, what you need to avoid, and what you need to consider when it comes to the where, when, and why of links in your copy. As a freelance writer, you’ll need to know the difference between internal and external links […]

when and how to branch out your client services

How And When To Provide A New Client Service

By ashleygainer | May 3, 2021

How do you know when it’s time to start offering that new client service you’ve been thinking about? Or what do you do when a client or prospect asks you if you can do this other thing you’ve never done before? Here’s a step-by-step process for figuring out if now is the right time. When […]

interview tips

Interview Tips (From A Former Journalist)

By ashleygainer | April 26, 2021

If the idea of interviewing sources makes you quake in your boots, this post is for you. I’m giving you my best journalist interview tips so you can get great quotes and information from your sources. A good interview can add a lot of shine to your piece, so you want it to be successful! […]

Sarah Greeley

Thank you, Ashley! By following your advice I just got my first paying gig.

Without a website or any social media presence! I used the clips I created in Clips Camp and I just decided to go for it. I would not have taken these steps to launch my freelance business without your guidance. You are so real and honest about your journey; you made freelance writing seem possible. And now it is possible for me. I have never felt more confident in myself and my abilities!

Erin Cryder

Your classes, Facebook group, Instagram, and just general approachability have really driven me to want to succeed at this.

It feels like someone is in my corner all the time. Thanks for your mentoring- keep up the great work!!

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I've been looking into freelance writing for over a year now. There's a lot of information out there and a lot of people who claim to be able to teach the "best" way to go about being a writer…. I prefer your down-to-earth style of teaching.

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